What's new in the garden?

I have been so focused on my goat families that my garden has been somewhat forgotten.  Not really. All the spring work has been done and now I just have to water, sit back and enjoy the harvest.  This year I have a few new stars:  allium blossoms, a Grand Canyon Sunset iris and cherries!!!!

The end of a beautiful bloom, in memory of my friend, Brian

Peony, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

Last night I got word of the death of a friend...a young friend. Brian Minton took is own life last week....a mystery no one will understand least of all the one who acts. I loved Brian. He was a friend through my daughter, Whitney and her husband, Ryan. They all met at the dog park in Richmond Virginia 7 years ago when their dogs were puppies learning to get along with others. Brian became part of their lives and so also mine. We spent all holidays and birthdays together; shared wonderful meals went to children's movies (sometimes without any children) and enjoyed intellectual banter. I am so sorry that he no longer could visualize being on this earth. My family is so sad and confused. We will all miss him